Best Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Melbourne? We've rounded up 292 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
292 spots
102 Uniq
A contemporary Vietnamese menu with vegan & gluten-free options in a rustic-chic restaurant/bar.
Al Dente Enoteca Restaurant
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
Dad Vietnamese Restaurant
Restaurants in Prahran, Melbourne.
Henry Sugar
$$Area-sourced dishes, cocktails & natural wines featured in a mellow space with outdoor seating.
Cucinetta Melb South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Est. 2013
$$Refined dining room offering up a range of inventive Italian dishes that change each week.
Bon Ap' Petit Bistro
$$Relaxed hangout featuring traditional French cuisine in a cosy, wood-panelled setting.
Supernormal
$$$Communal benches & an open kitchen create a buzzy setting for Asian-inspired cuisine.
D'ELEPHANT THAI RICHMOND
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
Carlton Wine Room
$$$Inventive tasting menus and a thoughtful wine list, at a chic restaurant in a 19th-century building.
Maha Restaurant
$$$Stylish and contemporary setting for creative Middle Eastern fine dining meals by chef Shane Delia.
Il Solito Posto
$$Italian food in a warm, rustic basement space with wine-stacked shelves, or in casual upstairs cafe.
Kahaani
Restaurants in Carlton, Melbourne.
Oltre - Alimentari e Cucina
Cafes in Prahran, Melbourne.
Yarra Botanica
$$Restaurants in Southbank, Melbourne.
Rice Paper Scissors
$$Southeast Asian share plates in a rustic stone-and-brick space with hanging bikes and a buzzy vibe.
Hochi Mama CBD
$$Hip restaurant serving Vietnamese & Asian fusion cuisine in vibrant, modern ambiance.
Asado
$$$Trendy Argentinian bar & grill offering tapas, meat plates, desserts & wine, plus outdoor seating.
KOME Eatery
Restaurants in Docklands, Melbourne.
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What are the best restaurants in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 292 restaurants across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.